The Truth about TUT

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Here it is. I have started my comments there, as it is the source of this discussion (this time).

The Truth About Time Under Tension

[Time-Under-Tension] by Christian Thibaudeau Does TUT Really Matter? Is time under tension really important for muscle growth? Let's take a deep dive into that topic. The answer is more nuanced than you think. Time Under Tension: A Deep Dive Does time under tension (TUT) matter for hypertrophy, or is that mostly bro-science? Good question. As a refresher, time under tension refers to the duration in seconds of a set. If you do 10 reps with a 3-second eccentric (lowering phase) and a 1-second …